United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Position Overview: Flight Attendant

United is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of over 30,000 flight attendants. As the world's largest airline with an expansive global network, we offer a unique opportunity to travel the world while building a rewarding career. We provide comprehensive, industry-leading training; no prior aviation schooling or college degree is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First: Maintain the highest levels of safety and security for all passengers and crew.
• Customer Service Excellence: Deliver exceptional service with a "people-first" demeanor. Resolve issues with compassion, grace, and optimism.
• Operational Flexibility: Maintain availability for 24/7 global assignments, including holidays, weekends, and nights. Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be prepared for extended periods away from your assigned base.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrate a consistent track record of working effectively both independently and as part of a diverse crew.
• Operational Compliance: Adhere to strict dependability and timeliness standards to ensure schedule integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour, scaling up to $67.11/hour. Additional compensation available for language skills, lead positions, and international assignments.
• Incentives: Bonus-eligible position (profit sharing) and a $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and paid time off (sick and vacation).
• Travel Privileges: Global flight privileges for employees, their families, and friends.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED; two or more years of college preferred.
• Minimum of one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, education, or aviation).
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write, and understand). Second language proficiency (including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog) is highly desirable.
• Valid passport in good condition with at least 12 months of remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to travel globally without restrictions.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check, fingerprinting, and DOT/FAA-regulated drug screens (including zero tolerance for marijuana).
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including a functional reach assessment (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach), lifting luggage, and operating emergency equipment.
• Professional appearance and adherence to grooming, uniform, and tattoo standards.
• Proficiency in operating electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones.

Training Program

Selected candidates will undergo 6.5 weeks of intensive Initial Training in Houston, TX, covering safety and service standards. While in training, United provides a $140/week stipend, dual-occupancy hotel accommodations, and meals. Upon graduation, flight attendants are assigned to one of our seven hubs: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, and compensates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category.

The job posting end date is 4/30/2026.